Geographic Information Science Certificate

Overview

Students may earn a graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) by taking a selected subset of courses for the online Master’s degree in GIScience. The certificate is suitable for those who want to gain knowledge and skills in geographic information systems (GIS) but who do not wish to pursue a Master’s degree.

Courses

In order to earn the graduate certificate in GIScience Online, students must complete 12-15 credit hours, including 6 hours of core GIScience courses and 6 hours of advisor-approved elective courses.

To see the full list of graduate certificate in GIScience courses online, view courses.

Admissions

To be considered for admission to graduate studies at Northwest, an applicant should submit an application well in advance of enrollment date. The application along with official transcripts from institutions of all previous Bachelor's degree(s) and graduate credits, and GRE, GMAT scores or alternative requirements, if applicable, must be submitted to the Graduate Office.

To learn more about the graduate certificate in GIScience online admission requirements, view admissions.

Tuition and Fees

To learn more about our graduate certificate in GIScience online tuition and fees, view tuition.

Calendar

With two start dates each year, the graduate certificate in GIScience online degree program is convenient and accessible. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all required documentation, and register for classes to begin on their desired start date.

To see the full calendar of upcoming start dates for the Master in GIScience online, view calendar.

Submit a two-page essay describing your career goals and how Northwest's GIScience program will help you meet those goals.

The GRE is not required for the certificate program.

Students applying to the MS or Certificate in GIS must complete all admission requirements by set deadlines for the fall and spring trimesters. Please contact the Graduate Office or program coordinator for specific deadlines. The GIS program does not accept new students for the Summer trimester.

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